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48 Hrs.

R19821h 36mWalter Hill
IMDb 6.9 · Rotten Tomatoes 92% · Metacritic 71

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"One cop. One con. No mercy."

A hard-nosed cop reluctantly teams up with a wise-cracking criminal temporarily paroled to him, in order to track down a killer.

CrimeActionComedy
PrisonSan Francisco, CaliforniaKnifePartnerRevengeConvictBuddy CopTough CopFake FightDysfunctional Relationship

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Frequently asked questions

What is 48 Hrs. (1982) about?

A hard-nosed cop reluctantly teams up with a wise-cracking criminal temporarily paroled to him, in order to track down a killer.

Who stars in 48 Hrs.?

48 Hrs. stars Nick Nolte (Jack Cates), Eddie Murphy (Reggie Hammond), Annette O'Toole (Elaine), Frank McRae (Haden), James Remar (Albert Ganz). The film was directed by Walter Hill.

How long is 48 Hrs.?

48 Hrs. has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1982. It is rated R.

Is 48 Hrs. worth watching?

48 Hrs. holds an IMDb rating of 6.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 92. Fans of Crime, Action, Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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